NPD Executive

Placenest Services Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placenest Services Private Limited in Bengaluru invites an NPD Executive to drive packaging innovation and optimize corrugated designs for growth in the packaging market.

You will design, prototype, test, and validate packaging concepts, coordinate with Sales, Marketing and Production, and prepare BOMs and timelines for timely production. This role emphasizes eco-friendly materials and industry-standard methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in packaging design, product development, or related roles within the corrugated packaging industry.
• Practical knowledge of structural testing methods (BCT, ECT, drop tests) and packaging optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software; ArtiosCAD familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop custom corrugated packaging solutions using industry software.
• Conduct structural and physical testing (BCT, ECT, drop tests) for package integrity.
• Optimize flute profiles, paper grades, and board combinations for cost and performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Production to scale designs to manufacturing.
• Calculate BOM, tooling costs, and production timelines for pricing.
• Monitor trends and eco-friendly materials for new product opportunities.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD software proficiency

Structural testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated NPD Executive to drive product innovation, optimize packaging designs, and support our growth in the dynamic packaging market.

Responsibilities

• Design & Prototyping: Conceptualize, design, and develop custom corrugated packaging solutions using industry-standard software (e.g., ArtiosCAD).
• Product Testing: Conduct rigorous structural and physical testing (e.g., BCT, ECT, drop tests) to ensure packaging integrity and product safety.
• Material Optimization: Analyze and select the optimal flute profiles, paper grades, and board combinations to balance cost-efficiency with structural performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales & Marketing and Production teams to transition new designs from initial concept to full-scale commercial manufacturing.
• Costing & Estimation: Calculate accurate bill of materials (BOM), tooling costs, and production timelines to support competitive pricing.
• Market Research: Monitor industry trends, emerging eco-friendly materials, and competitor innovations to identify new product opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in packaging design, product development, or related roles within the corrugated packaging industry.
• Practical knowledge of structural testing methods (BCT, ECT, drop tests) and packaging optimization.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., ArtiosCAD) and familiarity with eco-friendly packaging materials will be an added advantage.